Port St. Joe - Visit Florida

The little bayfront town of Port St. Joe, about 45 minutes southeast of Panama City on Florida’s Northwest Coast, is big on character and seaside charm. A fishing and boating haven, Port St. Joe offers visitors a compact, walkable downtown with independent restaurants and shops, a pristine shoreline, and plenty of fun ways to spend time outdoors.

Stroll the historic downtown, much of which is pet-friendly, check out the boutiques, and stop by the Gulf County Welcome Center for a sample of Tupelo honey, visitor guide, and coffee. Choose from a variety of fun and fresh eateries like Sisters’ Bistro, Quatro Locos Tacos and Cantina, and Krazyfish Grille.

Outdoor recreation can be found in many forms here. Spend time at St. Joe Beach and look across the bay to glimpse  T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park in the distance. Go for a bike ride or walk on the paved four-mile Port City Trail, and take the 0.7-mile gravel Bay Walk Trail along the shoreline of St. Joe Bay.

See the Cape San Blas Lighthouse at George Core Park, learn about Florida history at Constitution Convention Museum State Park, and watch the calendar for events including Blast on the Bay Songwriters’ Festival and Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Festival.

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BEACHES

Enjoy perfect sunsets and an uncrowded shoreline.

• Beaches

WATERWAYS

The 15-mile-long, 6-mile-wide bay between St. Joseph Peninsula and Port St. Joe is a popular spot for all kinds of saltwater activities.

• St. Joseph Bay

FAMILY FUN

Visit the parks, get in the water, and go shelling and scalloping.

• Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Festival
• Things to do with kids
• Things to do with teenagers

MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Visit the arts center and museums of Port St. Joe.

• Museums
• Arts and culture
• Events

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Go on a charter fishing trip and catch your next meal.

• Biking and walking trails
• Fishing
• Water activities
• Boating and sailing
• Tours
• St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
• Buck Griffin Lake

ACCESSIBILITY

Rish Recreation area has a variety of accessible amenities, including its boardwalk, outdoor showers, picnic facilities, and beach wheelchairs, motorized beach wheelchairs, boardwalk scooters, and water wheelchairs.

• William J. “Billy Joe” Rish Recreation Area

PET-FRIENDLY ADVENTURES

Take your four-legged family member to the beach and Port St. Joe’s dog-friendly restaurants and businesses.

• Krazyfish Grille
• Provisions
• Shoobies
• Bluewater Outriggers
• Pet-friendly beaches

DINING

Savor craft cocktails with water views, sit down to upscale surf and turf, and enjoy fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine in Port St. Joe.

• Restaurants and nightlife

SHOPPING

Pick up fresh produce at the farmers’ market and shop for coastal decor, clothing, outdoor gear, and more.

• Places to shop

SPORTS

Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy the scenic St. Joseph Bay Golf Club.

• Golf

PLACES TO STAY

Book a stay at a boutique hotel, coastal cottage, or RV resort.

• Vacation rentals
• Inns and cottages
• Hotels and motels
• Camping and RV sites